#16One Crore New Jobs
- Category
- Economic Welfare & Direct Relief
- Target Timeline
- By 2031
1 crore new jobs and self-employment opportunities across the public and private sector over the next five years, aimed at reversing migration and stemming the brain drain.
- 28 Oct 2026In progress
Cabinet approves a draft industrial policy offering land, power-tariff subsidies and other incentives to draw investment and jobs; it will be unveiled on November 5
- 12 Oct 2026In progress
Over 11,000 newly recruited police constables get appointment letters; the Chief Minister says 4,000 more will be recruited into Kolkata Police by December
- 5 Oct 2026In progress
Cabinet clears hiring for 14,454 government posts within six to eight months, mostly police constables; the Chief Minister says 1 lakh vacancies will be filled in phases
- 22 Jun 2026In progress
First budget promises 1 lakh government jobs and ₹5,000 crore for industry incentives